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While President Cyril Ramaphosa insists Operation Prosper is making progress in tackling illegal mining, an analyst has warned that forensic financial investigations are essential to uncover the masterminds driving organised crime.
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Beyond Operation Prosper: Follow the money behind SA’s illegal mining

While Ramaphosa says Operation Prosper is making “tangible progress”, an analyst says forensic probes are needed.

  • Ntsikelelo Qoyo
3 min read
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says SAPS is adapting Operation Prosper to strengthen intelligence-led operations, disrupt gang networks and improve investigations as mass shootings continue in Western Cape communities.
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South Africa's military is facing increasing strain

More missions, less money: pressure builds on South Africa’s military

  • Wendy Jasson Da Costa
5 min read